Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Brent
Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way
Wembley
HA9 0FJ
Contact
Mr Bhavin Mistry
Telephone
+44 2089373615
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Occupational Therapy for pupils in mainstream Brent schools (PSR Direct award route C)
Reference number
DN791805
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Council is required to secure the provision of Occupational Therapy (OT) for Brent pupils in mainstream schools who have OT specified in Section F of their Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £891,111
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Brent Council is required to secure the provision of Occupational Therapy (OT) for Brent pupils in mainstream schools who have OT specified in Section F of their Education Health Care Plan (EHCP).
The Council currently has an existing contract in place provided by Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (“CLCH”) which delivers occupational Therapy (OT) for pupils with a Brent EHCP in mainstream schools in Brent.
The current contract was entered into on 1 September 2023 for a period of one (1) year and seven (7) months. The contract was varied and extended for a period of five (5) months from 1 April 2025 and was due to expire on 31 August 2025.
Brent Council intend to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C under the Provider Selection Regime for the provision of occupational therapy with Central London
Community Healthcare Trust NHS from 1 September 2025 to 31st January 2027 in the sum of £891,111 (exclusive of VAT).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard / Weighting: 100
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 26/11/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 September 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Central London Community Healthcare Trust NHS
Ground Floor, 15 Marylebone Road
London
NW1 5JD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £891,111
Total value of the contract/lot: £891,111
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Written representations should be sent to procurement@brent.gov.uk
Details of the award decision-makers - Brent Cabinet resolved to approve the direct award a contract in respect of the service to the provider Central London Community Health Care NHS Trust for 2 years.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 26/11/2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Quality and innovation 30%
Provider will be able to satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard. The service supports the Council to fulfil its statutory duties through the delivery of the services within this contract. The service will be resourced and recruited to meet the projected increase and growth annually and
the full scope of the service specification.
Value 30%
Provider will be able to satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard. The provider has actively engaged in reviewing gaps in provision with key partners. The new specification is also being
written in collaboration to understand how the value of the service can maximised and resourcing can support the new model of delivery.
Integration, collaboration and service sustainability 25%
Provider will be able to satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard. The service is currently meeting the Borough based plan, and the new service specification and contract outlines opportunities for the provider to do this again. For example, CLCH sits on the steering group for the Start for Life programme.
Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice 5%
Provider will be able to satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard. The new service delivers an equitable and inclusive Occupational Therapy Service (OT) to children and young people aged from
4 to 25 years with an Education Health Care Plan. The service covers Occupational Therapy children and young people aged from 0 to 25 years with an Education Health Care Plan, where OT has been identified as a need in section F, within linked early years settings, mainstream schools and ARPs (both in and out borough) and, where applicable, some young people attending
further educational facilities including colleges. The service will absorb additional activity currently provided by independent contractors. The service delivers training to staff in schools to support implementation of the programme.
Social value 10%:
The provider has committed to offering social value.
https://democracy.brent.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7501
There were no identified conflict of interest. A report was prepared by the Officer recommending the award and the decision was made and taken by the Council's Corporate Director of Children, Young People and Community Development.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
THE MAYOR AND BURGESSES OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT
Brent Civic Centre Engineers Way
Wembley
HA9 0FJ
Country
United Kingdom